Abigail Houseknecht, LICSW, LCSW

Abigail Houseknecht is a licensed social worker with ten years of professional experience supporting children, teens, and families. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW indicates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. Her clinical work focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to self-esteem, motivation, relationships, and parenting.

She often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with relational therapy to help clients recognize unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen connections with others. Abigail takes a client-led approach, partnering with each person to set priorities and shape the work according to their goals and pace. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and she emphasizes practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Abigail is available for evening appointments during the week to accommodate different schedules.

Evidence-based approaches delivered through online care

Abigail primarily uses cognitive behavioral techniques and relational therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral approaches help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and build practical coping skills. Relational therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and communication, supporting improvements in intimacy, family dynamics, and interpersonal conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Abigail works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Abigail is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to support. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, and family commitments and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured, evidence-informed treatment while fitting therapy into a client’s everyday life.